June 14, 2026 \"Our Burdens\" Matthew 11:25-30
1Check-InConnect CardUse the Connect Card to let us know you are Worshipping with us,update your information, or submit a prayer request. Please makea note of who is in attendance in your family - each family memberdoes not need to fill out a card. You can place this card in theO�ering baskets as they come by during the service or you canplace them in the o�ering boxes location in the Narthex or theConnector. If your prayer request is confidential in nature, feel freeto hand the Connect Card directly to the pastor at the end of theservice.Wi-fi Network: “Cannon Family”, Password: CCConnectFor information on Children’s Ministry, contact AmbermarieSchweikhardt ([email protected])Join us Sunday Mornings at 9:30 or 11am for our Kids ServiceFor information on Youth Ministry, contact Katie Gray([email protected] or 678.501.6413).Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 for Youth Sunday School, 4pm forYouth Praise Band, and 5pm Sunday Evenings for Youth Group.Make a Joyful Noise - Come join the Music Ministry!Worship Choir: rehearses Wednesday @ 7pmPraise Band: rehearses Monday @7:30pmOrchestra: rehearses Monday @ 6:30pmHandbells: rehearses Wednesday @ 6pmEmail Dr. Will Whittaker ([email protected]) with questions!Hearing Assistance Available. Upgraded devices are available forthose who need them. Please see Mark in the sound booth.Let us know you are here!If you have Worshipped with us before and are in the database,scan this QR code with your phone. Put in your name and add anyothers in attendance this morning.If you are not in our system, simply fill out the Connect Card youreceived with your bulletin this morning.
2WE GATHER TOWORSHIP GODWE LISTEN TOGOD'S WORDWE RESPONDTO GOD'S CALLWE GO FORTHTO SERVE GODWelcome Rev. Tim Emmett PastorAnnouncements Bob HubbardCall to WorshipOpening Song of Worship “This is Amazing Grace” Praise BandOpening PrayerChildren's MessageCongregational Song “Here I Am to Worship\"Message “Our Burdens\" Rev. Tim Emmett Matthew 11:25-30 PastorCome to Me: Jesus' Promise of RestSong of Response “Blessed Assurance\"Prayers of Thanksgiving and IntercessionThe Lord's PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.Mission Moment UMCOR Cleaning KitsBlessing of the BucketsInvitation to GiveO�ertory Music \"Blessings\" with \"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus\" Dr. Will Whittaker Director of Music MinistriesDoxologyO�ertory PrayerBlessing of Lay Delegates to Annual Conference Lay Member: Beth Blakely Lay Equalization Delegates for the Northeast District: Rick Adams Frank Jones Jan Dwyer Roxanne Jones Terry Dwyer William Lasater Katie Gray Marsha WilliamsClosing Song of Worship “Living Hope\"BenedictionSong of Response “On Eagle's Wings” #143Postlude \"Blessed Assurance\"
3 Jesus’ Promise of Rest READCome to MeA few possible next stepsAre you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Do you long for deep rest in our deeply divided, increasingly violent country and world? Take a few moments each day to read, reflect, practice, and pray…REFLECTPRACTICEPRAYAccording to Matthew 11:28, Jesus o�ers rest to those who are weary, not to those who are worthy. Therefore, this week we’ll read stories about Jesus giving rest to the weary; to those burdened by religion, unclean spirits, physical illness, and/or their sins.Monday: Matthew 4:23-25Tuesday: Matthew 8:1-4Wednesday: Matthew 9:2-8Thursday: Matthew 9:9-13Friday: Matthew 11:2-6Saturday: 12:1-14Sunday: Catch up on your reading!After reading the passages above, take a moment to reflect on the following questions:• Who receives rest – and what kind of rest? – from Jesus in this passage?• How am I like – and unlike – the people in this passage who were blessed by Jesus?• How is their prayer to Jesus a prayer I can pray?Look daily for an opportunity to “lighten the load” for someone else; not because they deserve it or have earned it, but just because they need it.Take a moment to pray the classic hymn “Just As I Am”, written in 1835 by Charlotte Elliott, an English poet who, su�ering from multiple conditions, spent most of her adult life enduring great su�ering and confined to her bed.Just as I am, without one plea,but that thy blood was shed for me,and that thou bidst me come to thee,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, and waiting notto rid my soul of one dark blot,to thee whose blood can cleanseeach spot,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, though tossed aboutwith many a conflict, many a doubt,fightings and fears within, without,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;sight, riches, healing of the mind,yea, all I need in thee to find,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, thou wilt receive,wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;because thy promise I believe,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.Just as I am, thy love unknownhath broken every barrier down;now, to be thine, yea thine alone,O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
43-7-3 Prayer MovementIf you haven’t done so already, join our 3-7-3 prayer movement at cannonchurch.org/registrations. It’s okay if you’re super busy or if prayer always seems like a chore, not a joy. This movement is di�erent. It’s built around simple “one-sentence” prayers, which give our prayers focus, flexibility, and power. You can do this! Our daily prayer prompts, sent via email and text every morning at six, will fit every schedule and every soul. Sign up today!Cannon Senior Adult Ministry (SAM) - TODAYThe Senior Adults Ministry (SAM) is the ministry that identifies the needs of senior adults and develops welcoming, supportive, and caring spirits and programs for those over 60 years old in the Cannon congregation and community. The next meeting is Today after Worship in the Youth Room. If you have any questions, text or call 517-974-6339 (Koom). Women of Cannon DirectoryThe Women of Cannon Directory is being updated. If you are in the previous directory and need to update your information, please contact Diane Cline (770.317.0751 or [email protected]). If you're new to Cannon or were missed previously, we want to include you this time. You can look for Diane in the Sanctuary on Sunday to receive an info card. It is a photo directory (to help match names and faces) - Diane can take your picture or you can send a favorite one to her to be included.Reception of New Members: Change in Date - July 19We would love to be your new (or first) church! The next date we will receive new members will be on July 19 during the service of worship. For more information - or to sign up for July 19 - please register at cannonchurch.org, Registrations or contact Jan Dwyer, our Director of Discipleship and Hospitality, at [email protected] Circle - June 15All ladies of Cannon are invited to join the Sarah Circle on Monday, June 15 for our annual Salad Supper at 6:30pm at Sheila McHugh's home, 2075 Glenhurst Drive, Snellville (Carrington subdivision). Street parking is limited in her subdivision, so we need to carpool from Cannon. Please bring a salad to share for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship. For more info and Gate code, please contact Diane Cline (770.317.0751 or [email protected]) or Marilyn Otroszko (770.380.4108 or [email protected]). So that we can let Sheila know how many to set up for - RSVP to Diane or Marilyn by June 10 and also let them know if you are carpooling on your own or meeting at Cannon at 6:15pm.
5SE Gwinnett Co-op DonationsMost Needed Item for June: Canned PastaEach month, each church will be focused on one item for donation to the SEGC. For June, Cannon’s item is Canned Pasta. While all items are still welcome, canned pasta will be the item they most need from us.Place your donations in the bins at the lower level entrances. Thank you for your generous support of SE Gwinnett Co-op!2026 Preschool RegistrationRegistration for the 2026/27 school year is open.Please contact us to schedule a tour:Heather Gallagher - 678.501.6442 | [email protected] Jackson - 678.501.6442 | [email protected] Together Now! Join us in July for All Together Now, our church-wide Sunday school (for adults) at 9:30am in the fellowship hall. This year's topic will be The Once and Future Church: Why the Road to Cannon's Future Runs through the Church's Past. Together we'll explore what it means to follow Jesus in our \"post-Christian\" world by celebrating the lives of those who followed Jesus in the ancient pagan world. Don't miss it. Bring a friend!Nerf and Nachos!Children and Youth are invited to Nerf and Nachos on Saturday, August 1, from 5-8pm. Come for a fun night of games, friends, and good food! Who will win the battle - Children or Youth!? Everyone is welcome - bring a friend. This is for Rising 1st through Rising 12th grade. At the end of the evening, Children will go home and Youth will stay for a Lock-In.
Are you going through a di�icult time?To learn how you can receive a Stephen Minister at Cannon, please contact Jan Dwyer (678.501.6413 or [email protected]).6Join the Team! We are looking for Multimedia Volunteers!Are you interested in entering the media industry or would like to learn how to operate in a studio-like environment? Come check out Cannon’s Multimedia Ministry. Responsibilities would be on Sunday morning during Worship (need to be here 20 minutes prior to service) and include operating the camera controller and assisting the Director. Please email Miles at [email protected] for more information.Prayer Shawl Meeting Calling all those who enjoy crocheting and knitting! The Prayer Shawl Ministry invites you to bring your needles and yarn and join us on the second Monday of each month at 7pm in the Sta� Conference Room (1st floor-enter at the Main entrance). For information or to request a shawl for someone, call Carol Upreti (404.731.0835).Cannon Kids is Hiring! Paid Nursery Position AvailableCannon Kids Ministry is looking for a loving, reliable Sunday morning Nursery Worker (9:30am-12pm) to provide safe, nurturing care for newborns-3 year olds. Responsibilities include welcoming families, engaging children in play/Bible stories, and ensuring a secure environment. Background check required. Experience preferred.Contact Ambermarie Schweikhardt ([email protected]).Mission of the Month for June is the Bishop's Appeal for UMC 2026Communion for May will be on Sunday, June 7. On Communion Sundays, a special o�ering is taken to support a Mission of Cannon Church. The Special O�ering and Mission of the Month for June will go to support the Bishop's Appeal which focuses on raising vital funds for The Endowment for Theological Education outside the United States, providing permanent scholarships for emerging pastors in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. While over 70% of U.S. Clergy hold a theological degree, fewer than 5% do outside of the U.S. Your o�ering can help close that gap and extend the mission of The United Methodist Church. You can give online at cannonchurch.org, give, give online and choose Communion Rail O�ering, in the O�ering plate, or in the boxes located in the Narthex and the Connector.
7For information onChildren's MinistryContact: AmbermarieSchweikhardt [email protected] information onYouth MinistryContact: Katie [email protected]
8June Prayer Focus:Sharing Christ with VBS kidsJune MissionPrayer Focus:Bishop's Appealfor UMC 2026Prayer List*In an e�ort to keep thePrayer List up-to-date, please submitupdates to any requests currently posted, including the Armed Forces section.New Concerns will run for three weeks unless anupdate is submitted.Ongoing Concerns willrun for three months unlessan update is submitted.New Concerns (Listed for 3 weeks)• Adam Fike – aggressive brain cancer • Frank – pray for my wife (her faith) as well as her parents and peace in their marriage • Wynslow – in NICU for observation for oxygen levels • Shirley Welch – healing from fall • Je� –for new chemo treatment to be e�ective against lung cancer • Pirfa – please pray for God’s overflowing anointing to be released upon my life • Phil – please pray God will bless me with a soulmate and life partner • Doug – prayers as he struggles with heart issues • For our church, for our country • For us to make the best decision for us and family • Aubrey – granddaughter recently married and starting a new life • Marjorie N. – please pray for me, I am breaking down due to overwhelming grief – need rest from this pain. I am getting on in age and am su�ering with lower back pain Our Sympathy to (Listed for 3 weeks) • Julie Eastwood, family, and friends on the death of her brother, Andrew, on May 18 Ongoing Concerns (Listed for 3 months) • Janet Seay – has progressive super nuclear palsy – please pray for her to know how to handle all decisions in a way that God’s will is done • Deloris Mims – need prayer for healing • Eric Schott – health concerns • Carol – prayers for healing – ongoing treatments Armed Forces• Lt. Colonel Lane Daigle (USMC) –Pentagon, Washington, D.C. • Major Jon Brown (Air Force) – Eglin AFB, FL • ABFC Parker Travis (Navy) – – Pensacola, Florida • Christian Peterson (Navy) • Sta� Sgt. Je� Wells (Army) – Syria• Drew Moseley (Navy) – Whidbey Island Naval Air Station• Levi Reulecke (Navy) – Chief Master at Arms – stationed in Guam • Nate Smith LCpL (Marines) –stationed at Camp Hansen, Okinawa Japan • Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Clay Bagwell – Aviation Task Force Commander Missionaries• Our missionaries in Egypt • Donald and Cristy Stretch and family (Dominical, Costa Rica)
9How Can I Give?Your generosity enables our church to continue its mission and ministry.Thank you for your faithful support!O�ering BasketsPlace your o�ering in the baskets as they arepassed through the pews during the service.This is a way to give and participate in theworship experience.Designated Giving BoxesO�ering boxes are located in the Narthexand Connector for your convenience. Youcan drop your contribution before or afterthe service.Online GivingGive securely online through the website:cannonchurch.org, Give, Give OnlineOnline giving allows you to set up a pledge,recurring donations, or make one-time gifts.Mail Your GiftYou are also welcome to mail your gift to thechurch at:2424 Webb Gin House RoadSnellville, GA 30078Please make your checks payable toCannon United Methodist Church.Ways to GiveYour gifts support our ministries, outreach, and day-to-day functions of the church.We are grateful to you for your continued generous support.
10Meet Our Sta�Direct Line: 678.501.xxxx (insert 4-digit extension)Name email Title Ext.Sunday, June 149:30am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Youth Sunday School9:30am Cannon Kids11am Sunday Worship Service12pm SAM (Senior Adult Ministry) Meeting5pm Youth Summer Activity - Game NightMonday, June 158am Pray for Cannon at the Chapel in the Woods6pm Boy Scouts6pm Pray for Cannon at the Chapel in the Woods6:30pm Sarah Circle Fellowship6:30pm Praise Band Rehearsal7pm Alcoholics AnonymousTuesday, June 16General Primary Election / NonPartisan Runo�10am Gwinnett Quilter's GuildWednesday, June 179am Gwinnett Quilter's Workshop12pm Pray for Cannon at the Chapel in the WoodsThursday, June 187pm Alcoholics AnonymousSaturday, June 207:30am Men’s Bible Study7:45pm Narcotics AnonymousSunday, June 219:30am Adult Sunday School 9:30am Youth Sunday School9:30am Cannon Kids11am Sunday Worship ServiceReceptionist 6410Tim Emmett [email protected] Pastor 6420Jan Dwyer [email protected] Director of Discipleship 6413Dr. Will Whittaker [email protected] Director of Music Ministries 6424Miles Henry [email protected] Director of Worship Media 6419Ambermarie Schweikhardt [email protected] Director of Children's Ministry 6417Katie Gray [email protected] Director of Youth Ministry 6414Dr. Mollita Jackson [email protected] Director of Preschool Ministry 6440Heather Gallagher [email protected] Preschool Assistant Director 6441Thea Hernandez [email protected] Director of Operations 6411Dan Norris [email protected] Facilties Management 6428Angie Ball [email protected] Director of Communications 6412
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